Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family)

Hughes, ACT

Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Oct 2024
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Oct 2024
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Oct 2024
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Oct 2024
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Identification history

Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) 4 Dec 2024 donhe
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) 2 Dec 2024 ibaird
Eretmocera coracopis 28 Oct 2024 donhe
Scythrididae (family) 27 Oct 2024 WendyEM
Unidentified 26 Oct 2024 LisaH

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Very small

4 comments

donhe wrote:
   27 Oct 2024
Lophocoronidae ?
DianneClarke wrote:
   27 Oct 2024
Heliozelidae?
WendyEM wrote:
   27 Oct 2024
Scythris sp
ibaird wrote:
   2 Dec 2024
I am not sure this moth matches E. coracopis because this moth apparently lack the white mark in the antennae this moth has and there seems to be a different pattern of dorsal white marks.

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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